2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 800 kg more than 1986 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
